Question

    Which Judicial Plan of Lord Cornwallis established a Court of Circuit?

    A By Judicial Plan of 1787 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B By Judicial Plan of 1790 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C By Judicial Plan of 1793 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D By Judicial Plan of 1794 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    In 1790, Lord Cornwallis made changes to the manner criminal justice was carried out. He reorganised four divisions: Calcutta, Dacca, Murshidabad, and Patna. Circuit Courts took their place after the District Fauzdari Courts were abolished.

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